proctodynia

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noun

A condition of episodic rectal pain, caused by spasm of the levator ani muscle. Also known as levator ani syndrome or as levator syndrome.

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Meanings

nounproctodynia (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA condition of episodic rectal pain, caused by spasm of the levator ani muscle. Also known as levator ani syndrome or as levator syndrome.

Origin

From procto- + -dynia.

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APA

proctodynia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proctodynia

MLA

“proctodynia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proctodynia. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “proctodynia,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proctodynia.

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